Jimalberta Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi everyone...another small problem....lol. I have come to the conclusion that RVs are always going to require hands on repairs and maintenance on an almost daily basis. Anyhow the problem.......on my coolant tank there is a plastic sight glass that will show me the coolant and thereby inform me that there is indeed coolant in the tank. This darn sight glass keeps working loose and seeping and as a result I lose coolant gradually. I have tightened this sight glass at least 5 times now and even replaced the O-ring but it still works its way loose. Has anyone else here experienced this? I am contemplating using a type of thread locker on it ...just want to make sure that the threadlocker will not destroy this plastic sight glass. Anyone? <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Interesting. We just had ours replaced at Spartan Chassis in Charlotte, Michigan and they have been having a vendor issue with them that sounds very similar. 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Locktite Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thats what I'm thinking Ronbo...any ideas of whether it would harm the plastic? <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Loctite 565 should be fine. Its a pipe dope/sealant that works with most fluids. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Gonna do it....thanks everyone. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Went to do the repair today , after removing the sight glass I found the threads pretty much shot so I put a 1/2 inch pipe plug in for now until I locate a new part....cheers. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Well I searched Las Vegas and no one had that darn sight glass so phoned Spartan and had one shipped to me.....it arrived yesterday and I installed it today......done deal finally. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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